Fundamental Aspects of Radiation Protection From a Microbiological Point of View

Abstract

protection on the basis of mammalian work, In this paper are discussed investigations conducted with microorganisms, especially Esc~GSz coli, which are most suitable for such tests for three reasons: I) they can be handled in large numbers; z) answers are obtainable in a relatively short time; and 3) there is already available a considerable amount of information concerning their biochemical functions. The experiments on protection may be divided on the basis of treatment before, during and after exposure to x- and gamma radiation. EFFECT OF OXYGEN TENSION